Hokage: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 131: Not Even Showing Your Blue Steam

On the peak of Mount Katsuragi.

The surging sea of flames swept forward.

Kakashi's Earth-Style Wall was obliterated in an instant.

Such a powerful Fire-Style jutsu could only be defended against by those who had mastered absolute defense techniques like Hinata and Neji's Rotation. The rest of the still-developing Konoha 12 could barely hold their ground.

Thankfully, during the brief moment of defense, Kakashi had already led the Konoha team to safety.

Hagoromo Gengetsu prepared to take Sasuke and leave.

But, Guy, having received Kakashi's signal, didn't retreat. Instead, he decisively powered up, shouting:

"Eight Gates Release, First Gate, Gate of Opening, Open!"

"Gate of Healing, Open!"

"Gate of Life, Open!"

"Gate of Pain, Open!"

"Gate of Limit, Open!"

"Gate of View, Open!"

In an instant, an immense surge of chakra erupted from Guy. His entire body, blood boiling and glowing crimson, was shrouded in green steam.

At this moment, even before he moved, the ground beneath his feet cracked like a spiderweb under the pressure.

In the next moment, facing the oncoming sea of fire from the Great Fire Annihilation, Guy swung his fist with unyielding resolve.

Without using any additional jutsu, it was purely taijutsu.

However, this single punch, delivered at high speed, produced a shockwave that split the rolling sea of flames in two.

Unsurprisingly, Guy quickly moved again, blitzing through the fire and aiming a powerful kick at Hagoromo Gengetsu's chest as he tried to leave.

With the Mangekyō Sharingan, Hagoromo Gengetsu saw everything clearly. He first threw Sasuke away and then, unable to dodge further, blocked with his left hand.

Boom!

Guy's Six Gates kick landed heavily on Hagoromo Gengetsu's palm.

Feeling the overwhelming force, Hagoromo Gengetsu didn't resist head-on. He used the momentum to retreat rapidly.

Guy was ready to pursue.

While retreating, Hagoromo Gengetsu quickly formed hand seals and cast:

"Fire-Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"

Dozens of small fireballs shot out, sealing off all escape routes and attacking Guy.

Seeing the incoming Phoenix Flower attack, Guy stopped and took a deep breath. He clenched his fists and rapidly punched the air, shouting:

"Morning Peacock!"

In a flash, like laser beams, Guy's rapid punches generated intense friction with the air, creating flames that spread out like a peacock displaying its feathers. The radiant fireballs countered the Phoenix Flowers.

After effortlessly neutralizing the Phoenix Flower Jutsu, Guy's continuous punches created flames that further attacked Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Hagoromo Gengetsu's Mangekyō Sharingan spun rapidly. Predicting the path of the Morning Peacock, he deftly evaded each strike.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Fireballs narrowly missed Hagoromo Gengetsu, smashing the buildings of the Tsuchigumo Clan behind him into rubble.

Seeing that he couldn't take down Hagoromo Gengetsu immediately, Guy closed in, launching continuous punches and spreading more Morning Peacock flames.

Crackle!

Lightning chakra surged through Hagoromo Gengetsu's body.

With sharp, electrified hands and the Mangekyō Sharingan's assistance, he dodged Guy's attacks and countered skillfully.

Hagoromo Gengetsu's current fighting style differed greatly from before.

If it were his true body, he would have engaged Guy head-on in a steel-release brawl.

But with the Mangekyō Sharingan, he now appreciated the subtleties of technique.

As the battle continued, Hagoromo Gengetsu gained a deeper understanding of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Soon, seizing a brief moment of Guy's post-punch stiffness, Hagoromo Gengetsu darted forward, placed a hand on Guy's shoulder, and was about to strike. Guy, however, swiftly countered.

Hagoromo Gengetsu didn't linger. Using his strength, he tossed Guy backward.

Crash!

A building crumbled under Guy's fall.

Amidst the thick dust, the bright green figure remained unyielding.

"As expected of the Sharingan!"

Guy, his skin red and body enveloped in green steam, emerged from the ruins, gazing at Hagoromo Gengetsu with both seriousness and excitement.

"Uchiha Vortex, you're truly formidable!"

In Guy's assessment, Hagoromo Gengetsu's perception and reflexes far surpassed his close friend Kakashi's.

"Uchiha Vortex?"

Hagoromo Gengetsu paused.

What was that?

Realizing, he understood.

Uchiha was the assumed surname, and Vortex referred to his swirling white mask.

Not a bad guess.

But...

"People with poor memory shouldn't make up names."

Hagoromo Gengetsu shook his head, then, noticing Guy approaching again, said calmly:

"At this point, still not showing your blue steam? Don't underestimate me."

Guy halted, nodded in agreement, and replied:

"You're right. In that case..."

"Gate of Wonder, Open!"

Boom~~~

In an instant, Guy's aura skyrocketed, and the green steam enveloping him turned blue.

Having done this, Guy prepared for battle, taking a single step forward. The ground beneath him shattered like an earthquake, forming deep cracks. Stones didn't fall but floated under the influence of the blue steam.

Seeing Guy's drastically enhanced power, Hagoromo Gengetsu reconsidered his words.

He feared saying "even your red steam" might prompt Guy to open the Eighth Gate.

"This is troublesome."

Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced at Sasuke's position.

While Guy engaged him, Kakashi and another hidden Jonin, Kurenai, along with Team 8 and Team 10, were closing in on Sasuke.

"We must finish this quickly."

Hagoromo Gengetsu took one last look at the damaged lake beside them, formed a plan, and prepared for Guy's overwhelming charge.

Boom!

The battle resumed once more.